Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) Agricultural Economist and Executive Master Gardener volunteer Doris Newton weathers near freezing temperatures and a brisk wind to plant seedlings at the People’s Garden, in Washington, , on Wednesday, April 5, 2016. Still visible, a winter mulch of straw retained moisture, moderated temperature and reduced weed growth. April is National Garden Month and USDA launched the new People’s Garden website that provides tools and resources gardeners can use to start or expand a home, school or community garden. The People’s
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) Agricultural Economist and Executive Master Gardener volunteer Doris Newton weathers near freezing temperatures and a brisk wind to plant seedlings at the People’s Garden, in Washington, , on Wednesday, April 5, 2016. Still visible, a winter mulch of straw retained moisture, moderated temperature and reduced weed growth. April is National Garden Month and USDA launched the new People’s Garden website that provides tools and resources gardeners can use to start or expand a home, school or community garden. The People’s Garden Initiative works across USDA and with partners to start and sustain school gardens, community gardens, urban farms, and small-scale agriculture projects in rural and urban areas with the mission of growing healthy food, people and communities. This work is accomplished through collaboration and volunteerism. It is named in honor of President Lincoln’s description of USDA as “The People’s Department.” USDA Photo by Shakeitha Stone.
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